Cardinals Put Together Strong Season Opener

Contact: Taiah Gallisath, Associate Director of Athletics Communication, 630-637-5302 Results Sept. 4, 2026 – The North Central College women’s cross country team hit the course for its season opener Friday evening at St. James Farm. Despite the high temperatures and a delayed schedule, Lily Anderson paced the Cardinals and claimed her first win of the new season. The Cardinals competed in a narrow field featuring 20 runners between North Central, Harper College, and an exhibition runner. Anderson and Yarecci Salmeron ran side-by-side for much of the race and were just seconds apart at the two-mile mark. Anderson ultimately came away…